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Cochran's brother-in-law, Clint Payne, called him "an incredible individual who loved everyone and tried to make the world a better place". He said: "So many people have been so kind and we are deeply touched by their goodness and generosity". (more...)

Uber Technologies Inc . on Saturday halted a pilot program for self-driving vehicles following an accident on Saturday in Arizona. "The collision caused Uber's vehicle to roll over onto its side". Shortly after tests began in California, a vehicle ran a red light. As is standard procedure, a driver was behind the wheel of the self-driving auto. (more...)

The gloom stretched across Europe, with most stock markets dipping, and Wall Street looked to be heading in the same direction with the Dow opening sharply lower yesterday. "The recent failure to secure Congressional support for health care reforms is helping crystallise these concerns, pushing USA bond yields towards the lower end of established ranges and pulling the dollar down in the process", says the NAB. (more...)

She had initially pled not guilty to misdemeanor charges of criminal trespassing and participating in a riot, and was looking at a potential 60-day jail stay along with a hefty fine. Woodley was among one of the loudest voices in Hollywood protesting the Dakota Access Pipeline. A request has reportedly been made to de-schedule that pending trial, but neither that request nor Shailene Woodley's plea agreement had been ruled on by a judge by Friday afternoon. (more...)

Several other equities analysts have also weighed in on the stock. Franklin Street Advisors Inc. Dodge & Cox bought a new position in Cisco Systems during the fourth quarter valued at $1,950,935,000. WARNING: This news story was posted by Chaffey Breeze and is the property of of Chaffey Breeze. If you are reading this piece of content on another publication, it was illegally copied and republished in violation of United States and global copyright and trademark law. (more...)

Jefferies's PT would suggest a potential downside of -14.83%. Moreover, Rbf Capital Limited Liability Company has 0.2% invested in Arrow Global Group PLC (LON:ARW) for 20,000 shares. The company reported $0.00 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter. Investors sentiment increased to 1.16 in Q4 2016. It increased, as 85 investors sold T shares while 621 reduced holdings. (more...)

The Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA) has agreed to pay more than £100m to settle outstanding litigation claims against it by Energy Solutions and Bechtel in relation to the original contract award. The group said it would replace that with new business. "Dealing safely with the UK's nuclear legacy is fundamental and non-negotiable", Mr Clark added. (more...)

So-called "Trumpflation trades" - bets that Trump's pro-business policies would stoke growth and inflation in the US and global economies, boosting assets such as commodities - came under heavy selling pressure. Palladium was down 0.2 percent at $807.70, after hitting a two-year peak of $815.40 on Friday. USA crude dipped 0.29% at $47.83 per barrel. Now, Trump is refusing to accept blame for the failure of the plan. (more...)

Nunes and Schiff once had joint press conferences on their bipartisan investigation, but they've split to feuding factions. SCHIFF: I think this is a serious mistake. The Senate Intelligence Committee is also investigating, so far with a much lower profile and no dedicated public events. Nunes said that while the new information did not support Trump's allegation that Obama had ordered a wiretap of Trump Tower, he says it did show that while they were legally obtained, communications ... (more...)

Gross, who was sacked by PIMCO in 2014, reportedly agreed to dismiss the lawsuit in exchange for $81 million and a few other institutional concessions. "I'm glad that we have had the opportunity to work through those". Pimco also announced it's taking steps to preserve the "legacy and contributions" of its founders, including Gross. (more...)

Thousands of residents of the north Queensland coastline have been evacuated from the path of approaching cyclone. A Category 4 storm, one below the most unsafe wind-speed level, Debbie is expected to be the worst in the region since Yasi in 2011. (more...)

The partisan gap between Republicans and Democrats on their views on the quality of USA environment has widened since Donald Trump won presidency last November, according to a new Gallup poll . The poll surveyed his approval from March 24-26. Trump's approval rating was at its highest, 46 percent, just after his inauguration. The Gallup numbers are similar to those from the Rasmussen Reports , a Republican-leaning survey. (more...)

The settlement includes customers who bought tools between April 8, 2011, and December 15, 2016. While the retailer disputed the claims and said they had adhered to the law, they've agreed to a settlement. If the Court grants final approval of the settlement in July, and if you file a valid and timely Claim Form, you may be entitled to receive a refund. (more...)

Turkish Airlines launched a video with all of their services on Tuesday, which said they have, among other things, 33 million headsets, "twice the population of Istanbul". They operate about 50 flights a day to the US. Some in Turkey say the new restriction could undermine the Turkish aviation industry. "How would Homeland Security mitigate against a passenger from France with a device, etcetera, in the cabin." asked Ahmad, noting that France has suffered a lot of terrorism in recent ... (more...)

The National recalls that Qatar has already invested over $50 billion (GBP 40 billion) in United Kingdom stocks and property in the last ten years, and has poured billions into Barclays during the 2008 financial crisis. "There is pressure from my board to diversify in terms of geography and asset class, but we are still looking, even after Brexit, for opportunities", he said. (more...)

Meanwhile, several photos circulated on social media showing the president wearing his normal golf attire. He was at D.C.'s Trump International Hotel for dinner by 9 p.m. "White House officials have said Mr. Trump goes to his clubs and restaurants because he is comfortable there, but critics increasingly argue that the visits are priceless advertising and that Mr. (more...)

He alleged that the former president conducted surveillance in October at Trump Tower, the NY skyscraper where he ran his campaign and transition. Nunes acknowledged that he'd made a "judgment call" to tell reporters and then Trump but not his colleagues - one he ultimately defended. (more...)

House Republicans, looking for a deal to secure their health care legislation , may scrap one of the Affordable Care Act's most important consumer protections: requiring individual health insurers to cover ten essential health benefits. The bill's failure represents a major setback for the agenda outlined by the Republican Congress and President Donald Trump, who have campaigned for years on the promise of repealing the law known as Obamacare. (more...)

The Daily News says the statue, which stands on Department of Transportation property, will get a longer-term permit through the department's art program. As for his bull, "I put it there for art", the Italian-born sculptor told MarketWatch, which first reported his anger. "That is not a symbol!" State Street Global Advisors [SSGA] commissioned the artwork and placed it at Bowling Green in conjunction with International Woman's Day. (more...)

Bode Museum gave the face value of the coin at $1 million (920,000 euros), though the market price of 100 kg of gold is around $4 million. It was taken during the night from the Bode Museum in Berlin. The piece, which features a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II of England, measures 53 cm in diameter and 3 cm in thickness. Authorities found a ladder on train tracks nearby, but are unsure if it is connected to the burglary, according to Reuters . (more...)